Cossacks clobber Chargers

Posted: Wednesday, Jan 9th, 2013By Sean Welsh, The Register

Sioux Valley's Jake Larson darts into the lane on the way to the basket between a pair of Hamlin defenders during the Cossacks' 66-50 victory over the Chargers on Tuesday night in Volga. Larson dropped in a game-high 22 points. Photo by Sean Welsh/Register

VOLGA – Jake Larson dropped in a game-high 22 points – including a seven-point possession – and reserve Collin Kramer had a big night down low as Sioux Valley won its fourth game in six days, 66-50, over Hamlin on Tuesday night.

Coming off a Big East Conference tournament title last week, the Cossacks came out a little flat; but the final 24 minutes left little to be desired.

“It seemed like early on we came out with tired legs – maybe it was from playing three games in three days,” said Sioux Valley head coach Bill Vincent. “We thought maybe we had them fresh-legged coming into the game but we weren’t. Some of that, when you’re trying to stay fresh for the game, maybe takes away from playing hard in practice."